Chapter 3

ME: just get onto the story. Btw, poll closed. Winner is Lin. Sorry to those who voted otherwise.

THAT PERSON NEXT TO ME: you know the disclaimer.

Mai had been following Abigail all day. She had gathered that she was in a musical called Babes in Arms, had a boyfriend, and was a complete weirdo, in a good way and, she always had a smile on her face. Right now, they were in the base. It was almost two thirty, almost time for Lin to watch her. They had made a schedule. Mai was supposed to watch her for the first two periods. Yasuhara was supposed to watch her for lunch. Masako, who had arrived yesterday, had to watch her for the last two periods. Lin had already left for the auditorium.

Lin, being Lin, had brought his laptop. He was typing everything that was going on. Right now they were working on some dialogue. Abigail was a girl named Susie and this guy Calvin was some guy named Valentine.

'Some name.' Lin thought.

"You don't know what living is." Abigail said. Some music started.

(Bold is Calvin, italic is Abigail, underline is both)

You're the most beautiful baby

In your mothers eyes and mine

And like any other mothers child

Is too divine

You're such a sensible fellow

It's a shame you have no sense

If you think I'm still a baby then

You must be dense

Lin was surprised that she had a good voice.

All at once

Baby starts in toddling

And all at once

Baby needs no coddling

Then soon

Knows all the names

Of toys and games

Discovers bliss in

Kissin'

She blew a kiss to the audience. Everyone laughed.

All at once

Baby needs affection

To fall at once

In the right direction

Of you were wise

Or had eyes

You'd be able to see

Lin's eyes widened at the high note. She didn't look like she could've hit that.

All at once

Baby's going to love me

She leaned toward Calvin, as if expecting a kiss. He turns away from her. She stomps to the other side of the stage.

All at once

Baby needs affection

Calvin taps her shoulder and she turns to him.

To fall at once

The right direction

They grabbed each other's arms.

If you were wise

Or had eyes

You'd be able to see

All at once

Baby's going to love me

They leaned toward each other. Calvin stops and walks away, leaving Abigail dumbfounded. She stomps her foot and walks off stage, acting angry. Every one laughs and claps at the same time. Abigail came out smiling. She jumped off stage and sat down. Lin typed some more. When he finished, Abigail was next to him, watching the people on stage. She looked at him.

"Why are you guys following me?" She asked.

"Because our boss wants us to, okay?" Lin snapped.

"Whatever. You guys think your all ninja and stuff," Lin had a soft smile on his face, "and try to follow me. I'm sick of it. What do you guys want?" She asked.

"Information about you. We have to find out all we can." Lin responded.

Abigail opened her mouth and then shut it.

"Susie! Time for My Funny Valentine!" She shot up and walked on stage. The music started to play

Be hold the way our fine feathered-friend
his virtue doth parade.
Thou knowest not my dim witted friend,
the picture Thou hast made.
Thy vacant brow and Thy tousled hair
conceal Thy good intent.
Thou noble upright, truthful, sincere
and slightly dopey gent- you are...

Lin sighed and leaned back in his seat. He had to admit, she had a wonderful voice. He was shocked at his own words. He had never said or thought anything like that about a girl. Much less a high school girl that was about ten years younger than he was.

My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
You looks are laughable, unphotographable
Yet you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek
Is your mouth a little bit weak
When you open it to speak, are you smart?
Don't change your hair for me
not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay

Lin was lost in the music and her words. He barely noticed an almost transparent, blonde girl walk through the doors to the auditorium. It was the ghost. She glared daggers at Abigail. She raised her arm and clenched her fist. Lin heard a creaking sound. He saw the lighting system fall

Each day is Valentine's Day

Lin whistled and his shiki got hold of the lights right before it could get her. Abigail looked up, and screamed. She ran off the stage and looked down the seats to Lin. He nodded at her, indicating she was safe. She sighed in relief and came to him. His shiki set it down and came back to him. She sat down. He sat next to her.

"What do you want to know?" She asked.

After rehearsal…

"Thanks again for saving me, Lin." Abigail smiled as they walked out of the school. He was walking her to her ride home. He didn't want her getting hurt.

"I thought you said she didn't show any psychic powers." Lin stated.

"She never did before. She must really hate me now." She muttered.

"What did you ever do to her?" Lin asked, holding the door open for her. Her mother's black car was now visible.

"I don't know." She responded, opening the door to the passenger side. Her mother looked at Lin.

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow. Come to the base before school, during lunch, and after school please. I think Kazuya would want to keep an eye on you." She sat in the seat and nodded before he closed the door. The little black car sped off. Lin headed back to the vase.

Naru pov

I waited while Lin reset all of his equipment. He turned on his laptop and a window popped up.

"Are those your notes?" I asked. He nodded, silent as ever. He really should talk more.

"Yeah. I told her to come here tomorrow. There was an accident in the auditorium. One of the light beams almost fell. The ghost has power, serious power. She tried to kill Abigail." Lin explained.

"Is that it?" Lin nodded, "Alright. As long as she comes tomorrow and she is watched at all times she should be fine."

"Alright. How was her rehearsal?" Lin looked at me.

"Fine until the incident." I glared at him, "Details?" I nodded, "She is a girl named Susie in a musical named Babes in Arms. She had to sing today, and let me tell you she is pretty good. She had to sing two songs. One was called All At Once, and the other was called My Funny Valentine. Valentine is the lead male, played be a guy names Calvin. I think that maybe the ghost is after her because she got that part and she didn't. It's one of the theories I have. Is that enough details for you?" I sighed.

"Lin, that was good. You did fine, thanks for watching her." Lin's eyes widened, "Don't say anything about this to anyone, or I'll get the ghost on you instead." Lin smiled and chuckled.

"You have my word. I won't say a single thing to any of the other team members.

"Thanks. So, where is she?" I asked.

"She went home. She has a home life, unlike you and me." Lin responded, turning back to his computer.

"Oh, okay. Well, I want some tea. Have you seen Mai?" Lin shook his head, "Always have to do things myself."

I grabbed my book and began to read. Right then, Mai decided to enter the base. This time, she was carrying a tray of tea.

Normal pov 10:00 pm

Ayako, Takigawa, Masako, John, and Yasuhara were fast asleep. They fell asleep about an hour ago. Mai was falling asleep in her seat. Naru was just sitting there, drinking his tea like usual. Lin had brewed a coffee pot full of, you guessed it, coffee. He was about half way through his third cup, trying to stay awake. They were going over the case, making sure they had everything in order. They didn't stop talking until Mai yawned. Both men looked at her.

"Sorry." She whispered.

"Mai," She looked at her boss, "Go to sleep."

"M-k." She mumbled. She got up and trudged herself to her sleeping bag. Lin shook his head and took another sip of his coffee.

"Maybe we should get to sleep as well." Naru suggested.

"You go ahead. I've got to work off this coffee." Lin sighed. Naru slipped into his sleeping bag after chugging sown the rest of the tea. He was soon asleep. Lin leaned back in his seat and sighed. He really needed to stop drinking coffee at night. He usually was up all night because of it. He opened his email and quickly read through all of his emails, deleting them as he finished them. Right before he closed his email, one popped up. It was from Abigail.

Dear Lin,

You might want to wear headphones. This was something that I had to send you. Thanks again for saving me today. You said you wanted to hear something that wasn't from the musical, so here it is.

-Abigail Duclos

Lin plugged in his headphones and turned on the volume, low enough so the others won't hear it but high enough so he could hear the clear sound. Music started to play a few seconds later.

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes
And the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony in summer air

See the lights
See the party, the ball gowns
I see you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go, and I said

Lin was surprised at her amazing voice. There was another note. It said that she was the one playing the guitar. He was surprised even more.

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while

'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

Romeo save me, they try to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story baby just say yes
Oh, oh

Lin was smiling. She had a natural gift. He should ask her to bring her guitar and sing some more. He liked her voice. He didn't know that many people that could sing that well.

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you is fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said

Romeo save me I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring

And said, marry me Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story baby just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

Lin responded right away.

Dear Abigail,

You have a gift. You need to show it more. You should bring your guitar to school tomorrow and sing for us. Don't let that talent do to waste. Okay? Anyways, see you tomorrow.

-Koujo Lin

He pressed send. When the message sent, he logged off of his laptop and shut it down. When it was completely shut down, he closed the lid and climbed into his sleeping bag. He fell asleep soon after.

I think I have a new interest….

Me: Okay, I'm done, for now…

That person next to me: that's all folks!

Me: Who are you, Porky the pig?

That person next to me: Maybe, you never know…

Me: stop talking all mysterious and stuff and be a normal person..

That person next to me: I can't when you proofread everything I want to say and make me sound not normal. You sound as if you're the normal one! *throws hands up in exasperation*

Me: All things considered, I AM THE NORMAL ONE!

That person next to me: I'm not talking to you until you say I'm normal and let me say what I want!